Two Lethbridge residents charged with an alleged first-degree murder near Calgary

Two Lethbridge residents have been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a homicide south of Eden Valley, which is located about 40 miles southwest of Calgary. 

On Feb. 4, emergency crews responded to a grass fire, located south of Eden Valley.  

Once the fire was extinguished, a burned vehicle containing unidentified human remains was located.  

RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation. As a result of this investigation, a 37-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were arrested. 

After Judicial Interim Release Hearings and a first appearance in court Oct. 5, both subjects have been remanded into custody.  

One of the subjects will appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Okotoks Oct. 30, while the other will appear in Calgary Nov. 5. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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